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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Appointing Eight Members To The Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution
Explanation:
On June 17, 2015, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2015-167 which established the Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board to assist the Police Department in developing a Neighborhood Watch Program to be implemented throughout the City, promote crime prevention education and facilitate crime programs in the neighborhoods, and facilitate neighborhood watch meetings.
On May 25, 2016, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2016-148 which amended Resolution No.R-2015-167 to increase the board membership by adding one (1) alternate.
On May 22, 2018, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. R-2018-175 which amended Resolution No. R-2016-148 to decrease the membership by the elimination of the alternate position.
There are two geographical zones for the membership with seven members who reside in the eastern geographical zones and six members who reside in the western geographical zones.
The eastern geographical zones consist of: Northeast Central, Southeast Central, Northlake, Southlake, Hollywood Beach, South Federal and the Downtown District
The western geographical zones consist of: Boulevard Heights, Driftwood, 441 Corridor, Beverly Park, Northwest Central, and Southwest Central.
The members will serve in the geographical zones which are coordinated with the Police Department’s Neighborhood Team Leader Patrol/Neighborhood Zones.
Currently, in the Eastern Geographical Zone, Susan Cutrone serves in the position for Downtown; Richard Clavet serves in the position for South Federal and Nathan Whitney serves in the Northlake and their terms expire on June 30, 2019.
The Eastern Geographical Zone position for Southeast Central is vacant with a term expiring on June 30, 2021 due to the resignation of Jacqueline Carrero and needs to be filled.
Brian Gordon was appointed to the Southlake position in the Eastern Geographical Zone on May 22, 2018 and his term expires on June 30, 2021, however, he has never attended any meetings and in accordance with Section 37.25(D), a member of a city board who has four consecutive absences (whether excused or unexcused) from meetings, or misses more than 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings during any 12-month period (whether excused or unexcused), shall be automatically removed as a member of the board, and the Commission shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy.
Currently in the Western Geographical Zone, the position for Boulevard Heights remains vacant and needs to be filled until June 30, 2021.
Currently in the Western Geographical Zone, the position for Southwest Central remains vacant and the term expires on June 30, 2019, and the position for Beverly Park currently held by Daniel Booton will also expire on June 30, 2019.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Chris O’Brien, Chief of Police
George R. Keller, Jr., CPPT, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety